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UMPG songwriter Blake Slatkin dives behind the song “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber - recounting his production process, how the song bloomed into a No. 1 hit and more.

The teaser trailer for Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story 5 is set to INXS’s iconic 1987 ballad “Never Tear Us Apart”. “‘Never Tear Us Apart’ has always held a special place in our hearts, and seeing it in the Toy Story universe is incredibly moving for all of us,” INXS told Rolling Stone Australia & New Zealand. #umpgsync https://lnkd.in/g3fKFD3Z

The White Stripes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Peacock Theater in LA on Saturday. Accepting the award from Iggy Pop, Jack White urged young musicians to: "Get your hands dirty and drop the screens and get out in your garage or your little room and get obsessed... We all want to share in what you might create." According to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: "The White Stripes reinvigorated rock & roll by returning it to its primal blues roots, proving that a duo with defiant energy, catchy riffs, melodic savvy and unique style could captivate as much, if not more, than a large, complex ensemble. Both live and on record, mastermind multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jack White and minimalist drummer Meg White crafted a sound greater than the sum of its parts, inspiring artists from multiple genres." #RockAndRollHallOfFame

Behind the scenes of the latest songwriting camp organised by our Spanish A&R team Jorge Rubio, Rocío Torres and Marco Lobera Fatás, plus UMPG Global A&R Florina Krampen. The camp featured Swaggerboyz (Stiffy and AgusFortnite2008) – the newest Argentinian underground sensation - alongside talented songwriters from around the globe for a full week of sessions in Barcelona. 

UMPG Latin hosted an amazing rooftop party at their Miami office during Billboard Latin Week - joined by some of our UMPG writers, producers and artists, plus industry executives - all enjoying a wonderful evening with great music, food and vibes to celebrate Latin music bringing everyone together. A special shoutout to sponsors and collaborators Sound Royalties, FYI Yachts (+ GFilms Production), Doya Restaurant, Erhan Kostepen, Alberto Tamargo, Voli 305 Vodka, LLC., InnerCat Music Group, LLC and Nevarez Communications for helping make this incredible night possible. Photo: UMPG Latin’s Gabriela Diaz, Candice Delgado, Camely Medina, Ana Rosa Santiago, Alexandra Lioutikoff, Francisco de Felipe Rendos, Hazel Sarmiento, Vicky Rivas, Melissa Galvez and Juanita Gomez Martinez.

UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson receives The International Executive Of The Year award at last week's Music Business Worldwide (MBW) UK Awards, presented by the founder of Music Business Worldwide, Tim Ingham. Read more on MBW: https://lnkd.in/gTPCwqH9

UMPG announces the renewal of their exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Idris Elba. “Idris is the rare writer and musician that moves easily between genres and can create great songs in every possible way. We are honoured to be working with him to continue to build his already impressive music career” - David Gray, MD UMPG UK and Head of Global A&R “Excited to be working with David [Gray], Pete [Simmons], Lincoln [Elias], and the team at UMPG. Writing brings me real joy—and having great people around only elevates the process” - Idris Elba Photo: Idris Elba with Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO, UMPG

From East London to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, we’re thrilled to announce the signing of superstar songwriter, Jessica Agombar! Jessica has co-written some of the most defining tracks of modern pop, including the BTS mega-hit “Dynamite” (the band’s first English-language No.1). Her dynamic catalog spans over 7X RIAA Platinum-certified records and massive hits for Jonas Brothers (“What a Man Gotta Do”), Jung Kook (“Shot Glass Full Of Tears”), J-Hope (“Killin’ It Girl”), Ava Max (“Million Dollar Baby”) and many more. Jessica’s talent for storytelling and global pop sensibility makes her one of the most exciting forces in music. We’re ready to write the next chapter of chart history together. Welcome to the family, Jessica!

Universal Music Publishing South Africa broke new ground in East Africa in September 2025, hosting the inaugural Mashariki Speaks (“The East Speaks”) songwriting camp in Nairobi, Kenya. 20 local writers, with regional guests including Nanette and Emblazon from South Africa and David Acekeyz from Nigeria, collaborated over three intensively creative days at the iconic Snowball Industries studios.

We are delighted to welcome award-winning composer, producer and artist Daniel Lopatin to the UMPG family! A singular voice in contemporary music, Lopatin is best known under the moniker Oneohtrix Point Never. Widely regarded as one of the most inventive electronic musicians and screen composers of his generation, his genre-defying body of work spans solo albums, experimental scores, gallery installations, and collaborations with some of the most influential artists in modern music including FKA twigs, Charli XCX, James Blake, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, and ANOHNI. Natasha Baldwin, President of Global Classics & Screen at UMPG and UMG, said, “We have long been great admirers of Dan’s prolific work across composing, songwriting, producing and scoring, and it is with genuine excitement that we join in supporting Dan on this next phase of his admirable musical journey.” ➡️https://lnkd.in/dwCkWype